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Pennsylvania is closely tied to alcohol. In the Revolutionary War, it supplied alcohol to the Continental army, and after independence, it became a mecca for distillers across the country. Now, some Keystone state microdistillers are returning to those roots, with some modern flourishes as well.

Following on the success of a 1976 farm-winery law that paved the way for a strong winery industry, the state legislature created a distilling permit in 2002 and expanded it in 2007. New York now has 18 microdistilleries that are pumping new life into the local economy.